Question

Work in pairs. Read the paragraph and select the correct meaning for each underlined word from the options given below. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

Under the golden 1. radiance of the evening sun, the villagers gathered to pay 2. tribute to their 3. cherished elder, who had dedicated his life to their well-being. His wise 4. counsel had guided generations, steering them through challenges. Known for his 5. munificent spirit, he never hesitated to share his resources generously.

1. radiance: (i) glow (ii) brilliance
2. tribute: (i) respect (ii) gratitude
3. cherished: (i) preserved (ii) loved
4. counsel: (i) advice (ii) decision
5. munificent: (i) rich (ii) generous

Answer 1

1. radiance: (i) glow
2. tribute: (i) respect
3. cherished: (ii) loved
4. counsel: (i) advice
5. munificent: (ii) generous